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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What do the two bills say that would eliminate the income tax for many Americans

Two Democratic bills in the U.S. propose to eliminate income tax for taxpayers with certain income thresholds, providing a fiscal relief for millions of families.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara: Considering the Preparation of a Temporary Budget Proposal

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara has conveyed to senior members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party the intention to prepare a temporary budget proposal amid concerns that the initial budget for fiscal 2026 may not be enacted within the current fiscal year.

Mar 23 • 02:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Brussels urges the new Fiscal Authority to 'not receive instructions' from the Ministry: 'Spain must ensure compliance with the directive'

The European Commission has urged Spain's new Independent Authority for Fiscal Responsibility (AIReF) to maintain independence from government directives in the appointment of its leadership.

Mar 23 • 00:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In at least 15 provinces governors face salary conflicts and fiscal challenges

Governors in at least 15 provinces of Argentina are dealing with salary disputes and deteriorating fiscal situations due to declining revenue.

Mar 23 • 00:33 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

MTN Nigeria rebounds with N1.1tn profit

MTN Nigeria has reported a remarkable profit of N1.1 trillion for the financial year 2025, indicating a recovery from previous fiscal challenges.

Mar 23 • 00:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Moraes orders the arrest of accountant suspected of violating fiscal confidentiality of relatives of authorities

Supreme Court Minister Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the preventive arrest of Washington Travassos de Azevedo, who is alleged to have been one of the masterminds behind a criminal organization that sold confidential data of Brazilian authorities and their families.

Mar 22 • 00:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Accountant arrested by Moraes after leaking data of relatives of STF minister

An accountant has been in custody for over a week in Rio de Janeiro on suspicion of involvement in the leak of fiscal data belonging to relatives of STF minister Alexandre de Moraes.

Mar 21 • 19:21 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Why Greece Does Not Lower Fuel Taxes? The Hidden 'Piggy Bank' and the Subsidies

Greece is refraining from lowering fuel taxes due to fiscal constraints and the need to maintain budget revenues amidst ongoing economic challenges.

Mar 21 • 19:12 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Debt brake: Big loan, small impact

The German government is facing criticism over the use of new loans, as most funds have not been directed toward investments as promised.

Mar 21 • 17:58 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Iran funding emerges as key test for Johnson's razor-thin House majority

The proposed multibillion-dollar funding request by the Trump administration for Iran could be contested by GOP members concerned about increasing budget deficits.

Mar 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Legacy of Haddad

Brazil's Minister Fernando Haddad reflects on his nearly three-year tenure at the Ministry of Finance as he prepares to run for the governor of São Paulo.

Mar 21 • 14:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

DRC: a new report confirms the uncontrolled increase in the payroll in the public service

A recent report confirms a significant increase in the payroll for civil servants in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rising from $2.75 billion in 2021 to an estimated $4.58 billion in 2025.

Mar 21 • 03:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fernando Haddad surfed on economic growth but slipped on fiscal; see the numbers

Fernando Haddad's time at the Ministry of Finance is characterized by economic growth but significant challenges in fiscal management.

Mar 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

USCIS reaches the cap for H-2B visas for the second half of fiscal year 2026

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it has received enough applications to reach the regulatory maximum of H-2B visas for the second half of fiscal year 2026.

Mar 21 • 00:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

S&P raises Ireland's rating to AA+, highlighting its 'strong' economic profile

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Ireland's sovereign debt rating from AA to AA+, citing a stronger economic and budgetary profile.

Mar 20 • 23:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Scope: Greek Credit Rating Unchanged at BBB with Positive Outlook

Scope Ratings has affirmed Greece's credit rating at BBB with a positive outlook, supported by strong fiscal performance and favorable debt structure.

Mar 20 • 22:17 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Scope: Greek credit rating stable at BBB with positive outlook – The impact of the energy crisis on the Greek economy

Scope Ratings has confirmed Greece's credit rating at BBB with positive prospects, citing strong fiscal performance and structural support from European institutions as key factors.

Mar 20 • 22:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Chicago's teetering debt is stark warning left-wing mayor is fueling 'pay later' doom cycle: expert

Chicago is facing severe financial difficulties under Mayor Brandon Johnson, with a projected billion-dollar budget gap and a fiscal outlook clouded by debt and pension obligations.

Mar 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

See 15 moments in Fernando Haddad's management at the Ministry of Finance

Fernando Haddad, who led Brazil’s Ministry of Finance for nearly 1,200 days, has left his position to run in this year’s elections, marking his tenure with numerous achievements and conflicts with Congress.

Mar 20 • 19:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Last days to request ABL exemption: more than 4,200 bars, restaurants, and hotels have already accessed the benefit

Bars, restaurants, and hotels in Buenos Aires have until March 31 to apply for a six-month exemption from ABL, a crucial fiscal benefit amid declining economic activity.

Mar 20 • 18:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Treasury dismisses effects from rising oil prices: 'We'll compensate for the impact'

Mexico's Treasury Secretary Edgar Amador claims the fiscal effects from rising oil prices due to the conflict in Iran will be neutral, with expectations of compensating for the impact.

Mar 20 • 18:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Fiscal Rules: Their Evolution Written in Crises

This article examines the evolution of fiscal rules in Brazil over the past three decades as a response to government overspending and debt accumulation.

Mar 20 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Expanding access to MEI is a mistake

The Brazilian Chamber approved urgent consideration of a bill to increase the revenue limit for micro-entrepreneurs, raising concerns about fiscal responsibility.

Mar 20 • 16:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Why the War in the Gulf Revives Europe's Worst Nightmares

The energy war in the Gulf threatens to plunge Europe into a significant crisis, potentially with far-reaching fiscal and energy repercussions.

Mar 20 • 08:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Riikka Purra: Big Savings Coming

Riikka Purra, Finland's Minister of Finance and leader of the Finns Party, spoke about significant upcoming budget cuts and the need for political accountability in an event held for political journalists.

Mar 20 • 08:56 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Economist: The government is trying to avert the shock of fuel price spikes and prevent a new economic crisis

The Latvian government is under pressure to implement short-term fiscal measures to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices on households.

Mar 20 • 07:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Positive prospects for Titan with a 400 million euro business plan

Titan Group is entering a new fiscal year with a cautiously optimistic outlook, backed by a 350 to 400 million euro investment program for 2026, despite existing geopolitical uncertainties and economic pressures.

Mar 20 • 05:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

US Budget for the Iran War: "Will it Amount to a Trillion Dollars?"

The Pentagon seeks an additional $200 billion from Congress for the Iran war, igniting fiscal concerns among some conservatives.

Mar 20 • 03:59 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

US Budget for Iraq War: 'Will it become a trillion dollars?'

The Pentagon plans to request an additional $200 billion from Congress for the Iraq War, sparking internal tensions among Republicans regarding fiscal conservatism.

Mar 20 • 03:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Difficult Task of Reforming the State

The article discusses the challenges Argentina faces in reducing public spending to meet economic targets set in the Pacto de Mayo.

Mar 20 • 03:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Readers' Letters: Coherence, the Tax Operation Puloil, the Once Tragedy

The article presents letters from readers addressing various issues including political coherence, alleged fiscal operations, and reflections on tragic events in Argentina.

Mar 20 • 03:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Durigan Takes Over the Treasury with the Challenge to Shield Fiscal Policies and Pave the Economy for Possible Lula 4

Dario Durigan is set to officially take over as Brazil's Minister of Finance, tasked with managing fiscal pressures in an election year while preparing for the potential continuation of Lula's economic policies.

Mar 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Autumn Plan that Caputo is discussing includes a 'payback' for domestic debts

Toto Caputo is concerned about the current economic situation in Argentina, citing rising inflation and falling revenue as key issues under discussion in secret economic team meetings.

Mar 20 • 01:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Central Bank and Treasury are Pressured by War and Fiscal Deficit

The Central Bank of Brazil has reduced its interest rate from 15% to 14.75% in response to geopolitical uncertainties and fiscal pressures stemming from the Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 20 • 01:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Green Budget Lawsuit: This Debt Policy is a Tragedy

The Green party in Germany is contemplating a legal challenge against what they perceive as unconstitutional government budget policies, arguing for responsible fiscal management amidst ongoing crises.

Mar 19 • 20:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Definitions in Congress: Benegas Lynch and Ardohain anticipate plans for Agriculture in the Senate and Deputies

In the Argentine Congress, plans for deregulation and fiscal pressure reduction in the agriculture sector were discussed by key officials from both the Senate and the Deputies.

Mar 19 • 17:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Redditometro 4.0: Here's How the Tax Authority Verifies Our Income. What You Need to Know

The new Redditometro 4.0 is a modernized tool introduced in Italy to detect tax evasion by comparing declared income with actual spending.

Mar 19 • 11:41 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"The Expiration Bill as a Hostage..." Prime Minister Takii Holds Firm on Year-End Passage, Sighs from Liberal Democratic Party in the House of Councillors

Prime Minister Sanae Takii is insisting on the passage of the initial budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026 by the end of the current fiscal year, amidst challenges in the House of Councillors regarding budget-related laws.

Mar 19 • 10:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Montero announces that the deficit closed at 2.5% in 2025 and expects Brussels to deactivate fiscal rules if the war prolongs

Spain's deficit for 2025 has been reported at 2.5% of GDP, as announced by Finance Minister María Jesús Montero, who highlighted compliance with EU commitments without budget cuts.

Mar 19 • 09:08 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

USA with record public debt after a few weeks of war in Iran

The article discusses the implications of rising U.S. public debt amid ongoing military conflicts and fiscal policies.

Mar 19 • 08:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

TBS finances should be supported by the Seoul City and 25 autonomous districts

A proposal has emerged to diversify the financial structure of TBS to secure fiscal independence, suggesting that both Seoul City and its 25 autonomous districts should share funding while incorporating sponsorship and donation models.

Mar 19 • 08:59 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Podcast reviews the Brazilian economy under the command of Fernando Haddad

Fernado Haddad, the Brazilian Minister of Finance, is expected to leave his position to run for governor of São Paulo after successfully passing several fiscal and tax reforms.

Mar 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

The IMF warns: The world is sinking in a swamp of debt

The IMF warns that global sovereign debt has reached alarming levels, poised to exceed 100% of global GDP by the end of the decade.

Mar 19 • 06:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Fiscal contest: deputy delegate of the Legislative will be reviewed by technical team

A technical team from the Citizen Participation and Social Control Council (CPCCS) will review the file of Jorge Espinoza Espinoza, the deputy delegate from the Legislative Function to the citizen selection commission overseeing the attorney general contest.

Mar 19 • 04:21 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Why War Makes Oil More Vulnerable to Inflation or Higher Fiscal Costs in Mexico?

The escalation of conflicts in key oil-producing regions has placed oil at the forefront of the global economy, providing Mexico with increased export revenues but also exposing it to higher inflation and fiscal risks.

Mar 18 • 21:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The tax exemption law promoted by Milei benefits Lázaro Báez, a Kirchnerist businessman imprisoned for corruption

Javier Milei's fiscal innocence law has partially exonerated the imprisoned businessman Lázaro Báez, implicated in corruption during the Kirchner era.

Mar 18 • 15:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: BDP of Wednesday, March 18, 2026

The article covers various significant events, including the arrest of a lieutenant colonel in São Paulo, Israel's military actions in Iran, and announcements regarding fiscal measures in Brazil.

Mar 18 • 11:52 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takichi "Difficult to Answer" vs. Party Leader "Crisis of Democracy" due to Compressed Deliberations

Prime Minister Sanae Takichi refrained from commenting on the shortened deliberation time in the House of Representatives for the 2026 fiscal budget, leading to criticism from opposition leaders about a crisis in democratic processes.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Social Inequality: Deep and Well Protected

Social inequality in Mexico remains persistent, exacerbated by the government's refusal to implement effective redistributive fiscal policies.

Mar 18 • 07:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Council tax calculator 2026: How much will bills rise and what band is my house?

Residents in the UK are facing a 4.99% increase in council tax bills starting April 1, 2026, with many councils citing fiscal challenges as the reason for the hike.

Mar 18 • 06:33 UTC

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